Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Waiting for Bigfoot -- Part 1

Author’s note: This is the first in a two-part series on Kansan Randy Harrington’s quest to find Bigfoot.

Randy Harrington sat in the cab of his pickup; a blanket draped over the windows hiding him from the world.

He didn’t want to be seen.

A tent Randy had pitched earlier sat a few yards away, next to a table laden with fruit. The tent was a decoy; the fruit was bait. The full moon bathed the landscape of Oklahoma’s Chickasaw National Recreation Area in light and, peeking from behind the blanket, Randy could see the whole campsite.

Randy, 41, owns a siding company in Leavenworth, Kan., and investigates Bigfoot sightings for the Green Country Bigfoot Research Center in Oklahoma.

As Randy sat in his truck in February 2006, listening to the sounds of midnight through a parabolic microphone, he heard something moving on two legs.

“When it walked across the gravel pathways, it dragged a stick,” he said. “It was a Bigfoot carrying a stick. One of the metal posts in the park got hit by the stick – bang.”

When the creature got near his pickup, Randy said, it stopped. Then he heard it hoot.

“I heard a burst of 15 to 16 owl calls right behind my truck,” he said. “I’m listenin’, then it took two or three steps forward and then stopped. It was inching closer and closer to my truck.”

Randy said the creature was using owl calls to make sure the campsite was empty, then it hit a tree with the stick

“I heard sloshing coming from across the creek,” Randy said. “It was another Bigfoot coming to it. It was communicating with another Bigfoot (with the stick).”

Peeking from behind a fold in the blanket, Randy saw something terrifying in the side mirror.

“I could see one come from behind the tree,” he said. “I thought I was going to have a heart attack. It was humanoid. At that point my heart’s starting to race.”

The Bigfoot, covered in reddish-brown hair, didn’t realize Randy was in the truck, but Randy didn’t know that.

“I didn’t move a muscle,” he said. “After 15 calls, all hell broke loose. They came up to my truck. The big one, his arms were swinging side to side like an ape, stepped around my truck. I’ve got ladder racks on the back of my truck that are seven feet tall, and this thing was head and shoulders above the rack.”

Randy works for a fire department and said he’s been trained not to be afraid of anything – except this.

“I thought it was going to rip the door off my truck,” he said. “I pulled my back off the seat because I thought they might feel my heartbeat through the metal of the truck.”

The back of his truck sank when Randy felt a Bigfoot step on the bumper and he reached for the ignition key.

“I thought I was going to have to get out of there,” he said. “But they started rifling through the Tupperware containers in the back of my truck.”

He didn’t turn the key.

“I did not want them to know I was in that truck,” he said. “I did nothing but listen.”

The creatures turned over a generator in the bed of the truck and banged propane bottles together.

“Then they walked around my campsite and then they left,” he said. “I had a table full of fruit that they didn’t touch. The came to my truck with a purpose.”

The creatures never stepped in front of his truck – Randy said they’re too intelligent to do that – but, he wished they had. He never saw their face.

“I had a video camera and I was going to flip on my headlights and have unbelievable video,” he said. But Randy just sat in his truck, frozen, listening to the two Bigfoot leave the campsite.

Randy has researched Bigfoot for the past five years. Although he’s investigated spots in Missouri and Kansas, his eyes are on Oklahoma.

“There’s definitely a breeding population down there,” he said.

Next week: Sightings in Missouri and the behavior of Bigfoot.

Copyright 2007 by Jason Offutt

Got a scary story? Ever played with a Ouija board, heard voices, seen a ghost, UFO or a creature you couldn’t identify? Let Jason know about it: Jason Offutt c/o The Examiner, 410 S. Liberty, Independence, Mo. 64050, or jasonoffutt@hotmail.com. Include your name, address and telephone number. Your story might make an upcoming installment of “From the Shadows.”

Jason’s book of ghost stories, “Haunted Missouri: A Ghostly Guide to Missouri’s Most Spirited Spots,” is coming in May. FREE SHIPPING when you order online at: https://tsup.truman.edu/store/ViewBook.aspx?Book=849. Visit Jason’s Web site, www.jasonoffutt.com, for his other books.

32 comments:

I have yet to meet Randy, but I often research the same park area since my BF encounter near there in 2004. On 08-05-2004, a game camera I placed outside of a hunting cabin located in the same Arbuckle Mtns. as the park captured this image http://www.bigfootphoto.net/gallery/enhancedscan.php It's a fuzzy image but it's not impossible to see exactly what is there. I'm always glad to share this photo with anyone who is interested.

Anonymous said..... Ahmen I know randy and agree with you totally. some of his newer stories dont wash either.... it seems like who can tell the biggest whopper and cant produce evidence other than the blobsquach or backup from flakie whopper telling buddies.

Do you know the aion kina, in the game you need the aion online kina. it can help you increase your level. My friends always asked me how to buy aion kina, i do not know he spend how much money to buy the aion gold, when i see him in order to play the game and search which the place can buy the cheap aion kina. i also happy with him.

Do you know the aion kina, in the game you need the aion online kina. it can help you increase your level. My friends always asked me how to buy aion kina, i do not know he spend how much money to buy the aion gold, when i see him in order to play the game and search which the place can buy the cheap aion kina. i also happy with him.

Do you know the aion kina, in the game you need the aion online kina. it can help you increase your level. My friends always asked me how to buy aion kina, i do not know he spend how much money to buy the aion gold, when i see him in order to play the game and search which the place can buy the cheap aion kina. i also happy with him.

Do you know the aion kina, in the game you need the aion online kina. it can help you increase your level. My friends always asked me how to buy aion kina, i do not know he spend how much money to buy the aion gold, when i see him in order to play the game and search which the place can buy the cheap aion kina. i also happy with him.

Do you know the aion kina, in the game you need the aion online kina. it can help you increase your level. My friends always asked me how to buy aion kina, i do not know he spend how much money to buy the aion gold, when i see him in order to play the game and search which the place can buy the cheap aion kina. i also happy with him.

Do you know the aion kina, in the game you need the aion online kina. it can help you increase your level. My friends always asked me how to buy aion kina, i do not know he spend how much money to buy the aion gold, when i see him in order to play the game and search which the place can buy the cheap aion kina. i also happy with him.

Do you know the aion kina, in the game you need the aion online kina. it can help you increase your level. My friends always asked me how to buy aion kina, i do not know he spend how much money to buy the aion gold, when i see him in order to play the game and search which the place can buy the cheap aion kina. i also happy with him.

China Wholesale has been described as the world’s factory. This phenomenom is typified by the rise ofbusiness. Incredible range of products available with China Wholesalers “Low Price and High Quality” not only reaches directly to their target clients worldwide but also ensures that wholesale from china from China means margins you cannot find elsewhere and buy products wholesaleChina Wholesale will skyroket your profits.

There was this guy who believed very much in true love and decided to take his time to wait for his right girl to appear. He believed that there would definitely be someone special out there for him, but none came.Every year at Christmas, his ex-girlfriend would return from Vancouver to look him up. He was aware that she still held some hope of re-kindling the past romance with him. He did not wish to mislead her in any way. nike shoxsSo he would always get one of his girl friends to pose as his steady whenever she came back. That went on for several years and each year, the guy would get a different girl to pose as his romantic interest. So whenever the ex-girlfriend came to visit him, she would be led into believing that it was all over between her and the guy. nike womens shoes The girl took all those rather well, often trying to casually tease him about his different girlfriends, or so, as it seemed! In fact, the girl often wept in secret whenever she saw him with another girl, but she was too proud to admit it. Still, every Christmas, she returned, hoping to re-kindle some form of romance. But each time, she returned to Vancouver feeling disappointed.Finally she decided that she could not play that game any longer. puma mens shoes Therefore, she confronted him and professed that after all those years, he was still the only man that she had ever loved. mens puma shoesAlthough the guy knew of her feelings for him, he was still taken back and have never expected her to react that way. He always thought that she would slowly forget about him over time and come to terms that it was all over between them. nike shox Although he was touched by her undying love for him and wanted so much to accept her again, he remembered why he rejected her in the first place-she was not the one he wanted. nike 360 air maxSo he hardened his heart and turned her down cruelly. nike running shoesSince then, three years have passed and the girl never return anymore. They never even wrote to each other. NIKE air shoes The guy went on with his life..... still searching for the one but somehow deep inside him, he missed the girl.On the Christmas of 1995, he went to his friend's party alone. "Hey, how come all alone this year? Where are all your girlfriends? What happened to that Vancouver babe who joins you every Christmas?", asked one of his friend.nike air max He felt warm and comforted by his friend's queries about her, still he just surged on.Then, he came upon one of his many girlfriends whom he once requested to pose as his steady. He wanted so much to ignore her ..... not that he was impolite,wholesale nike shoes but because at that moment, he just didn't feel comfortable with those girlfriends anymore. nike shox torchIt was almost like he was being judged by them. The girl saw him and shouted across the floor for him. Unable to avoid her, he went up to acknowledge her."Hi......how are you? Enjoying the party?" the girl asked."Sure.....yeah!", he replied.She was slightly tipsy..... must be from the whiskey on her hand.

Hi !.You may , perhaps very interested to know how one can make real money . There is no initial capital needed You may start to get income with as small sum of money as 20-100 dollars.

AimTrust is what you haven`t ever dreamt of such a chance to become richThe company incorporates an offshore structure with advanced asset management technologies in production and delivery of pipes for oil and gas.

It is based in Panama with structures everywhere: In USA, Canada, Cyprus.Do you want to become an affluent person? That`s your choice That`s what you wish in the long run!

I`m happy and lucky, I started to take up income with the help of this company, and I invite you to do the same. If it gets down to choose a correct companion who uses your funds in a right way - that`s it!.I take now up to 2G every day, and what I started with was a funny sum of 500 bucks! It`s easy to get involved , just click this link http://igulodydus.dreamstation.com/zocily.html and lucky you`re! Let`s take this option together to become rich

Hello !.You re, I guess , perhaps very interested to know how one can reach 2000 per day of income . There is no initial capital needed You may begin earning with as small sum of money as 20-100 dollars.

AimTrust is what you needThe company represents an offshore structure with advanced asset management technologies in production and delivery of pipes for oil and gas.

It is based in Panama with structures everywhere: In USA, Canada, Cyprus.Do you want to become a happy investor? That`s your choice That`s what you wish in the long run!

I`m happy and lucky, I began to take up real money with the help of this company, and I invite you to do the same. If it gets down to select a correct partner who uses your funds in a right way - that`s AimTrust!.I take now up to 2G every day, and my first deposit was 1 grand only! It`s easy to join , just click this link http://ypibotahug.mindnmagick.com/fexadak.html and lucky you`re! Let`s take this option together to feel the smell of real money

Good day !.You re, I guess , perhaps very interested to know how one can manage to receive high yields . There is no need to invest much at first. You may start to receive yields with as small sum of money as 20-100 dollars.

AimTrust is what you haven`t ever dreamt of such a chance to become richAimTrust represents an offshore structure with advanced asset management technologies in production and delivery of pipes for oil and gas.

Its head office is in Panama with structures around the world.Do you want to become an affluent person? That`s your choice That`s what you really need!

I feel good, I started to take up income with the help of this company, and I invite you to do the same. If it gets down to select a proper companion utilizes your savings in a right way - that`s AimTrust!.I earn US$2,000 per day, and my first deposit was 1 grand only! It`s easy to start , just click this link http://mobetazeda.wtcsites.com/jibopok.html and go! Let`s take our chance together to get rid of nastiness of the life

Good day, sun shines!There have were times of hardship when I felt unhappy missing knowledge about opportunities of getting high yields on investments. I was a dump and downright stupid person. I have never imagined that there weren't any need in big initial investment.Now, I feel good, I started to get real income. It gets down to choose a correct partner who utilizes your funds in a right way - that is incorporate it in real business, parts and divides the profit with me.

You may get interested, if there are such firms? I'm obliged to tell the truth, YES, there are. Please get to know about one of them:http://theblogmoney.com

Hi!You may probably be very curious to know how one can make real money on investments. There is no initial capital needed. You may commense to get income with a money that usually goes for daily food, that's 20-100 dollars.I have been participating in one project for several years, and I'm ready to let you know my secrets at my blog.

About Me

Jason Offutt is a syndicated columnist, author, college journalism instructor, and fan of all things strange. His books include the novel, "A Funeral Story," the parody survival book, "How to Kill Monsters Using Common Household Items," the humorous travelogue, "Across a Corn-Swept Land," and four books about the paranormal, "Paranormal Missouri: Show Me Your Monsters," "What Lurks Beyond: The Paranormal In Your Backyard," "Darkness Walks: The Shadow People Among Us," and “Haunted Missouri: A Ghostly Guide to Missouri's Most Spirited Spots.” All are available at www.amazon.com.
Jason is available for interviews, speaking engagements and beer festivals. E-mail all serious inquiries to: sjasonoffutt@gmail.com.